Tim Gough

Tributes on social media call Mr Gough a "local radio legend" and "one of the kindest people I knew".

Deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues." Thoughts with Isaac and family, gone way too soon." Replying on social media, Nigel Mayes tweeted: "I've had the pleasure of knowing Tim for a good few years, I can only echo what so many are saying, what a lovely man.

His sudden death has left his colleagues and listeners "shocked and devastated". Bosses at GenX Radio Suffolk confirmed his tragic death in a statement, the ...

He also appeared on Smooth Radio and various stations in the east Midlands. Broadcaster Steph Miskin tweeted: "Tim had so much love for his friends and family. Mr Gough's career in radio spanned 36 years. Virgin Radio presenter Amy Voce added: "Absolutely gutted to hear this news about Tim. To know Tim personally, as I did very closely for over 30 years, was to know a warm, caring, fun guy who myself and my family loved dearly. Bosses at GenX Radio Suffolk confirmed his tragic death in a statement,

Colleagues confirmed Tim Gough had died while presenting his morning show from home in Suffolk. | ITV News Anglia.

I have learnt so much from Tim." "Today is such a very sad day," he added. "A son, a brother, and a dear friend and colleague from the GenX Radio Suffolk family has been taken from us far too soon.

The broadcaster died from a suspected heart attack on Monday 24 October at his home in Lackford, Suffolk, while presenting GenX Radio's breakfast show. A ...

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Tributes have been pouring in for the "big personality" on social media.

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us. "Today is indeed a very sad day for radio and everybody that was lucky enough to know Tim. The 55-year-old who was born and raised in Suffolk is suspected to have died from a heart attack mid-song during his show. I have learnt so much from Tim." He was broadcasting from his home, 35 miles from the station’s headquarters in Ipswich. He was 55 years old."

Tim had a long career in radio, including a stint in the 1990s where he was a presenter for Leicester Sound. One of his former colleagues, now Virgin Radio ...

A spokesperson said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that [we] have to inform you, our dear friend and breakfast host Tim Gough passed away this morning whilst presenting his programme. From here, he went on to enjoy stints on Smooth Radio and other stations in the East Midlands, including Tim was doing what he loved. He was 55 years old.” A third said: “My deepest sympathies to Tim’s family and friends. It’s a long time since we worked together but I’ll always hold dear our constant banter in the days of Orwell and Saxon. When it returned several minutes later, Tim was not back on the airwaves with his bosses later confirming his death, saying he died “doing what he loved”, reports “Tim had so much love for his friends and family. One of his former colleagues, now Virgin Radio presenter, Amy Voce, was among those to pay tribute to Tim. Tim Gough was an hour into his show on Monday before the music suddenly stopped. I am so sad to hear of his sudden death. Broadcaster Steph Miskin called him a “beautiful soul”.